Hussein Al-Qahtani, spokesperson for the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), revealed that Jazan is on the brink of experiencing a perpetual rainy tropical climate, marking a significant shift in Saudi Arabia's weather patterns.
Drawing from preliminary data provided by the Saudi Regional Climate Change Center (RCCC), Al-Qahtani emphasized the crucial implications of this forecast, highlighting the evolving climate dynamics in the region.
The NCM highlighted Jazan's tendency to encounter rainfall accompanied by intense winds, reduced visibility, and thunderstorms, particularly in areas such as Abu Arish, Ahad Al-Masariha, Al-Tuwal, Samtah, Sabya, and Damad.
Jazan's climate is profoundly influenced by tropical wind movements, which interact with the diverse surface features and geographical characteristics of the area. While the coastal plains experience moderate winters and hot, humid summers, temperatures gradually decrease towards mountainous regions, leading to increased precipitation.
Temperatures typically soar from June to September, with averages ranging between 25°C in January to 35°C in June. Maximum temperatures can reach 41°C, while the lowest recorded temperature stands at 18°C.
Relative humidity levels fluctuate across Jazan, ranging from 61% in July to 79% in December. Peaks of 99% and lows of 27% have been recorded.
Northwestern winds prevail from May to September, accompanied by monsoon winds in June and August, often causing sandstorms and dust phenomena. Monsoon wind speeds average around 26 km/h annually, peaking during summer months, surpassing 30 km/h in May, June, August, and September.
Rainfall occurs predominantly in July, August, and September, with varying percentages across different areas such as the Fayfa Mountains, Abu Arish, Sabya, Haroub, and Atoud. Rainfall totals range from 100 to 450 mm, contingent on elevation.
